Curated by Skillshare
5 Classes (2 hours 46 minutes)
- Materials
Notebook, Writing Utensil, Computer, Blender
- Final Product
3D animation demo reel
- Level
Beginner
Become a 3D Animator: Strategies for Building Your Dream 3D Animation Career
First, Madison will share what it’s like working in the 3D animation field. You’ll learn typical animation pipelines and the three main animation genres so you can better determine your unique career goals.
The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance
Next, learn how to get your first gig, navigate networking on LinkedIn and nail down your niche. You’ll walk away knowing how to correctly market yourself in your niche so that you can stand apart from other people applying to similar jobs.
Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive as an Industry Professional in the 3D Animation World
Then, you’ll get a look into what it’s like to work for a 3D animation studio. Madison will teach you how to vet contracts, navigate the in-studio hierarchy, and prevent burnout.
Monetize Your 3D Art: Choose a Marketplace, Find Your Audience and Sell Your Assets
After that, Madison will show you how to create a 3D asset that you can market and sell online. You’ll learn how to find the best online marketplace for you so that you can build a successful side project that can provide extra income and creative freedom.
Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya
Finally, you’ll discover how to adjust your settings in Blender to make transferring to other software later in your career a lot easier. By learning the different softwares that are available for 3D including Maya and how to change the blender layout, you’ll be closer to unlocking the next level in your 3D animation career.
Congratulations! You’re All Done.
You did it! You’ve completed the full Learning Path. We can’t wait to see where these skills take you next.